In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GRAFTER
Etymology 1
Noun
grafter (plural grafters)
One who inserts scions on other stocks, or propagates fruit by engrafting.
An instrument by which grafting is facilitated.
The original tree from which a scion has been taken for grafting upon another tree.
(slang) Someone who works in market stalls.
Etymology 2
Noun
grafter (plural grafters)
A corrupt person, one who receives graft.
Anagrams
• regraft
Source: Wiktionary
Graft"er, n.
1. One who inserts scions on other stocks, or propagates fruit by ingrafting.
2.
Definition: An instrument by which grafting is facilitated.
3. The original tree from which a scion has been taken for grafting upon another tree. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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